To protect your forms from spam and bots, you can easily integrate Google reCAPTCHA V2 with the HT Contact Form plugin. Follow these steps to complete the setup:
Step 1: Register Your Site on Google reCAPTCHA #
- First, visit this URL: https://www.google.com/recaptcha/admin/create
- n the Label field, enter a recognizable name like
HT Contact Form. - Under reCAPTCHA type, select:
- Challenge (v2) → then choose “I’m not a robot” Checkbox.
- Under Domains, add your domain (e.g.,
yourdomain.com) — withouthttps://. - Google Cloud Platform section will auto-fill your project name.
- Click the SUBMIT button.
🔹 After registration, Google will provide you with a Site Key and a Secret Key.
🔹 Copy and save them—you’ll need these keys in the next step.
Step 2: Configure reCAPTCHA V2 in HT Contact Forms #
- Login to your WordPress dashboard.
- Navigate to: HT Contact Form → Global Settings → Captcha tab.
- Select Google reCAPTCHA v2.
- Paste the Site Key and Secret Key you got from Google.
- Click Save Settings.
Step 3: Add reCAPTCHA to Your Form #
- Edit or create a new contact form using HT Contact Form.
- Drag the reCAPTCHA field into your form from the left field panel.
- Save your form.
Now, the reCAPTCHA checkbox will appear on your form, and your site is protected from spam submissions. ✅
Note:
If you are using reCAPTCHA v3, it will appear as a small badge on the bottom right of your website.
If you are using reCAPTCHA v2, users will see the checkbox saying “I’m not a robot”.
Important Notes: #
- If the Captcha option is not showing after adding, ensure that the Site Key and Secret Key are properly set up in Global Settings.
- Make sure you are using the correct version (v2 or v3) depending on the form design and your preference.
